Service-learning fact sheet

1. The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation
331 E. High Road
Bostic, NC 28018
828-245-4339
FACT SHEET CONTACT: Allison Manning, student
919-539-0725, amann521@live.unc.edu
April 27, 2021
SERVICE LEARNING BENEFITS THE STUDENT AND THE COMMUNITY
What is Service Learning?
 Service learning is experiential education wherein a student gains real-world understanding and
useful skills while helping their community.
What Activities Count?
 Activities completed for a nonprofit
organization
 Service activities as part of membership in
other clubs
 Volunteer activities with youth sports
organizations
 Religious mission trips, activities or classes
 Approved activitiescompleted for New
Century Scholars
What Activities Do NOT Count?*
 Any activities performed for family
members
 Babysitting
 Regular club activities
 Yard work
 Sleep hours on overnight activities
 Performances (i.e., theatre productions,
concerts, etc.)
Helpful Tip:
 Service learning can make a difference in your community, make your college applications more
competitive and make you eligible for scholarships, such as the ROPE Award and the Jim
Songster Mastery Award.
Visit www.mcnairedfoundation.org/service-learning for availableservice-learning opportunities.
*Some exceptions apply. Contact a McNair Educational Foundation staff member for clarification
about individual circumstances.